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Schools, councils and NHS trusts obliged to prevent radicalisation under Counter-Terrorism and Security Act
The Prevent duty is a part of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 and comes into effect on 1 July 2015. Schools, universities, prisons, councils, police and NHS trusts will be expected to have ‘due regard to preventing people from being drawn into terrorism’.
These responsibilities will include recognising the signs that someone may be in danger of being radicalised and understanding the proper measures to access help and support.
Security Minister John Hayes said: “We have seen all too starkly and tragically the dangers of radicalisation and the devastating impact it can have on individuals, families and communities.
“The new Prevent duty is about protecting people from the poisonous and pernicious influence of extremist ideas that are used to legitimise terrorism.
“Protecting those who are vulnerable and at risk of radicalisation needs to be a job for all of us. The new duty will make sure key bodies across the country play their part and work in partnership.”
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